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1973 Toyota Corona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1973 Corona.

The 1973 Toyota Corona is the focus of this reference entry, representing a single model year within the broader Corona lineage. As a subject of study, it offers a snapshot of the vehicle's configuration for that period. This overview serves as a starting point for researchers examining the model's place in its production timeline.

Model year198219811980197919781977197619751973

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.1 in
Overall width61.4 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase102 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corona of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

16.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 16.00 sec — 1974 SR Hardtop Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1974SR Hardtop Coupe 2.0L I-416.00 sec20.40 sec105 hpRWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
4
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
Safety Recall an2016-07-21EquipmentUpdate on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-PG007-012001-05-04EquipmentReplacement vin plates.
T-PG002-911991-01-18EquipmentProduct general information.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Corona. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1973 Corona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.